Nabothi cysts can form when the cervical mucus-producing glands are blocked by skin cells that line the cervix. This then triggers the appearance of small lumps filled with white or yellow-brown fluid. These lumps vary in size, but can grow up to 4 cm in diameter.
Recognizing the Causes of Nabothi Cysts
There are 2 factors that most commonly trigger nabothi cysts, namely physical trauma and inflammation. Here is the explanation:
- Physical trauma
Physical trauma that occurs around the cervix and causes injuries, for example those that occur during childbirth, can trigger the formation of nabothi cysts.
During the wound closure process, the tissue covering the wound may overgrow to cover the cervical glands. As a result, the gland is blocked and a nabothi cyst is formed.
- Cervical inflammation (cervicitis)
Cervicitis that can cause nabothi cysts is one that has been going on for a long time (chronic cervicitis). This condition can be caused by bacterial infections, sexually transmitted infections, or irritation due to chemical substances from condom cleaners or lubricants. Sometimes this inflammation doesn't cause any symptoms.
The Right Way to Overcome Nabothi Cysts
Generally, nabothi cysts do not cause any symptoms. It should also be noted that this cyst is not something dangerous and is also not a precursor to uterine cancer.
However, nabothi cysts are usually found as a palpable lump on a deep pelvic examination and are sometimes accidentally seen on a pelvic ultrasound, CT scan or MRI.
To make sure that the lump is really a nabothi cyst, the doctor will usually do a colposcopy. If it really is a nabothi cyst, there may be no need for any treatment, as long as the cyst is not bothersome and causes pain.
In some cases, nabothi cysts need to be removed surgically. This is done if the size of the cyst continues to grow, even to the point of changing the shape and size of the cervix, and causes the cervix to be unable to be examined normally.
There are 2 types of surgery to treat nabothi cysts, namely excision or electrocautery ablation.
In the excision procedure, the doctor will use a scalpel or knife to remove the cyst growth. While in the electrocautery ablation procedure, the doctor will use an electric current that generates heat energy to remove the cyst fluid and remove the nabothi cyst.
Nabothi cysts are not something dangerous. However, its presence can cause pain during deep pelvic examinations and pap smears. If this happens to you, you can ask your doctor to remove the nabothi cyst, so that your regular check-ups can be more comfortable.
In addition, nabothi cysts can also burst and produce mucus and blood that smells bad. If bleeding, mucus, or an unpleasant odor does not go away, consult a doctor immediately for examination and treatment.
